Master Li

The sword shadows Ru Meng, and even after the rehearsal was over, the sword shadows seemed to linger before their eyes like fleeting glimpses, leaving everyone unable to let go and unable to forget them.

However, the sword shadows were too complex; although I remembered them, it was as if I couldn't quite recall them.

Seeing that everyone was engrossed in thought, Li Hao didn't delay any longer and sat down to continue painting.

+827, +789, +702...

Li Hao grinds ink and paints with lightning speed.

The paintings depicting these dozens of the Spirit Wandering Realm of immortals accumulated seven or eight hundred experience points each, causing his Painting Dao skills to grow rapidly.

While Li Hao was painting, the others gradually woke up. Seeing Li Hao busy at work, they didn't dare to disturb him, but instead seized the time to contemplate and ponder.

After finishing the fourth painting, Li Hao looked at everyone and asked, "How do you feel?"

"Young Master Li, could you demonstrate it for us again?"

After everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, a handsome young man spoke up.

He was a genius in the White Hall who was on par with Song Yueyao, and he seemed rather embarrassed to say this at this moment.

They practiced it twice in a row, but he still didn't quite understand it.

Li Hao glanced at the others and saw that they all looked expectant and reserved.

"All right."

Li Hao thought about it and realized that practicing over and over again like this wasn't a solution.

Besides, since I've already started teaching, I need to maintain a proper attitude and try my best to ensure everyone learns. Otherwise, there's no point in just trying to fool people.

He asked everyone and learned that they all had a foundation in the Nimble Level.

However, the Nimble Level varies; some have just reached it, while others are close to Perfection.

"Now that I've taken the time to teach, I hope you'll all learn something from it."

Li Hao looked around at everyone and said, "I have three classes this year, and I hope that you can master this Swordsmanship to Perfect Level within these three classes. If you can do so, I can consider fulfilling three of your wishes, within my power!"

"Perfect Level?"

Three wishes?

Everyone was stunned, all frightened by Li Hao's ambition.

This isn't granting them a wish; this young master is making a wish for himself!

Three lessons, and they're all taught to Perfect Level?

This is not placing high hopes on us; it's wishful thinking.

They dared not compare to Li Hao, who could master the Sword Manual without a teacher after just one glance at the manual and perform it to Perfect Level.

Moreover, they also harbored some doubts, feeling that Li Hao had made prior preparations.

What teacher doesn't prepare their lessons?

I just secretly put a few things on him.

"Young Master Li, isn't your request a bit too difficult?" someone couldn't help but ask.

"Young Master, you're not joking, are you? I admit it's a little funny..." someone said.

Song Yueyao looked at Li Hao with a puzzled expression. She had reached the Nimble Level for half a year and knew that it was quite difficult to go from Dexterous Level to Perfection. Even with good talent, it would take a year and a half of crazy hard training to engrave the Sword Move moves into one's bones and achieve Perfection.

It's impossible to do that in just three lessons.

However, this "impossible" situation doesn't seem so far away for the legendary young master of the Li Family standing before him.

After all, what the other party was showing all seemed "impossible".

Seeing the crowd discussing this, Li Hao didn't say anything more and picked up his sword again.

It would be difficult and a waste of time to simply have them imitate Perfect Level through Swordsmanship demonstrations.

However, if one can grasp the essence of this Swordsmanship, it becomes much easier to progress from simple to complex techniques.

"Quiet!"

Li Hao's gaze turned cold and sharp.

Those two short words silenced the Whispers filling the hall.

A strange tremor ran through everyone's hearts as they sensed the authority, and their gazes became slightly solemn.

"Feel it with your heart."

Li Hao spoke, his expression no longer casual, but rather focused on the sword.

Then, he raised his hand and drew his sword.

Yin Yang Reversal Sword, True State!

That's right, surpassing the Flawless Perfection Supreme Perfection, Li Hao directly unleashed the True State of Swordsmanship!

True State- level Swordsmanship, returning to simplicity and Transcendent, can fully reveal the artistic conception and charm of this Swordsmanship.

A flash of Sword Light appeared, with Dao Light alternating, a play of light and shadow.

The sword roamed in the air, yet seemed to be traversing another dimension.

The sword is real, emptiness is illusory.

As the Sword Light rotated, the two beams of black and white light alternated continuously, and finally merged into one.

The swordplay has ended.

The hall was silent. Everyone stared in a daze, their gazes and thoughts seemingly drawn away by that sword strike, unable to extricate themselves from it.

Even though Li Hao had sheathed his sword, they remained stunned, as if the sword's shadow, imbued with indescribable charm, still lingered before their eyes and swirled in their minds.

Li Hao didn't make a sound to disturb them, but simply waited quietly.

Suddenly, someone woke up with a start, and then the others gradually came to their senses.

"This... this is the Yin Yang Reversal Sword?"

Everyone was shocked and looked at each other in disbelief.

"It seems completely different from what I practiced before! But it seems real, and what I practiced before was fake!"

"It's not fake, it's wrong!"

"This is the true Yin Yang Reversal Sword! What Mr. Sun taught was wrong, no, everything in the Sword Manual is wrong!"

"One sword reverses Yin and Yang, one sword disrupts the Void!"

The crowd grew increasingly excited as they spoke, their voices rising louder and louder, their faces flushed, unable to contain their emotions.

Song Yueyao was lost in thought, completely ignoring the discussions around her. Suddenly, she closed her eyes.

When she opened her eyes again, she suddenly rushed to the weapon rack and drew her sword with a whoosh!

Then, the sword was drawn.

The sword's shadow flashed like light, trembled like a snake, and shimmered like a rainbow!

The sword shadows, resembling Peacock spreading its tail, were Perfection displayed at this moment.

His Swordsmanship, which had been stuck at a bottleneck for six months, had now reached a new level!

Everyone noticed and stared at her in shock.

"Senior Sister has gained some insight..."

"She actually mastered it Perfection! And she's only been using this sword for less than a year!"

"It's at the Perfect Level, exactly the same as what Master Li just demonstrated!"

Everyone was incredibly shocked and excited, changing their address of Li Hao from "Young Master Li" to "Master Li".

From awe to reverence!

At the same time, the others seemed to have also realized something, and they all rushed to the weapon rack, drawing their swords and brandishing them.

The hall was spacious enough for them to practice.

The others also came to their senses, and instead of continuing to observe others, they seized the time to memorize their insights with their swords.

In an instant, everyone rushed to the weapon rack and began practicing swordplay.

After finishing her Swordsmanship, Song Yueyao awoke from her reverie. She stared blankly at the sword in her hand, then looked at the young man, only to see him smile at her with an encouraging and approving expression.

That smile was like a ray of sunshine, touching her heart.

Song Yueyao was slightly lost in thought, then her cheeks suddenly flushed red, and she turned her gaze away.

Inside the hall, everyone was actively and excitedly engaged in the rehearsal, trying to memorize and capture the fading charm in their minds.

During this time, several people excitedly shouted, "I've mastered it!"

They were all already at a bottleneck, and now they've suddenly overcome it.

Li Hao smiled.

When someone asked a question, he clapped his hands, signaling everyone to look at it again.

Repeat this process four times.

As the sun began to set, Li Hao also ended the class.

Before class ended, Li Hao was quite gratified to see that more than a dozen people had achieved the Perfect Level; this was a testament to the fact that hard work pays off.

"Master Li, what level is your Swordsmanship demonstration at?"

"I've heard that beyond Perfection lies the Supreme Perfection, is that the level you've reached?"

As get out of class was about to end, someone couldn't help but ask.

Li Hao smiled and said, "Beyond Perfection lies the Supreme Perfection, Supreme Perfection lies the True State, which is the level I'm demonstrating for you."

He felt there was nothing to hide about his skill level.

Powerful figures like the Sword Saint and the Saber Saint, who have immersed themselves in a certain path for decades, have already grasped its True State.

He even mastered some of the secrets of Swordsmanship.

Moreover, Li Hao felt that the True State was not the pinnacle; there should be even higher levels above True State.

However, with his current Dao Realm Comprehension, he is not yet able to reach that level. Perhaps he will be able to glimpse it when his State of Mind Entering Spirit and he takes a higher step.

"True State..."

Everyone was stunned by Li Hao's words.

Song Yueyao's pupils contracted slightly as she looked at Li Hao in disbelief.

She had heard her grandfather talk about the existence of "True State," but it was extremely difficult to see. It required a very high talent for the skill, coupled with decades of immersive and arduous practice, to even have a chance to touch it!

Li Hao is undoubtedly Sword Dao genius, but to True State master this Swordsmanship, he would need at least ten years of rigorous training, right?

But Li Hao is only fourteen years old... Song Yueyao dared not think any further, feeling her Dao Heart was about to collapse.

She finally understood what those people who used to complain about how uncomfortable it was to be around geniuses really felt.

"Think about it yourselves tonight. The master can only guide you through the door; the rest is up to you."

Li Hao waved goodbye and announced the end of class.

Back at the manor, Li Fu found Li Hao and said that the Marquis had sent word that Li Hao should make some friends whenever he had free time. Although the True Dragon was almost certain to be captured, connections were a lifelong matter.

Hopefully, Li Hao can defeat the True Dragon in a glorious manner, leaving no weaknesses that would invite criticism.

Li Hao simply gave a perfunctory reply.

The next day.

Li Hao had prepared an extra small pastry beforehand. When he arrived at the edge of the Cold Pond, he kicked a small pebble with his toe, sending it flying into the Cold Pond.

Soon, the enormous figure of the Water Kirin appeared, then transformed into human form and emerged from the pool, clean and refreshed, without a single drop of water on its body.

Seeing the small shortbread in Li Hao's hand, Song Qiumo's eyes lit up with joy.

Li Hao smiled, handed her all the shortbread cookies, then waved and left without lingering.

Watching Li Hao leave, Song Qiumo took a bite of the Little Crispy Cakes in her hand, her eyes smiling like crescent moons.

At this point, Li Hao returned for the second class, having already applied for a handover.

As soon as Li Hao stepped outside the White Hall, he heard an Anger voice coming from inside:

"How can you, as a teacher, insult a child like that?"

"His lack of talent in martial arts doesn't mean he's a bad person!"

"You can discipline him, whip him severely, treat him harshly like a Warrior, but you can't treat him like an animal and despise him!"

The speaker seemed extremely Anger, his voice booming with energy.

Hearing the angry shout, Li Hao was slightly taken aback and slowly walked towards the door.

The hall was already full of people; he had a habit of sleeping in late, so he hadn't arrived early.

At this moment, three people stood in front of the trainees: Sun Hongdian and Zhou Zheng, whom they had met yesterday.

Beside Zhou Zheng was a burly middle-aged man, dressed in casual clothes but whose imposing stature was undeniable. The man's features bore a resemblance to Zhou Zheng's, though Zhou Zheng was more delicate-looking.

On the ground in front of them lay scattered fragments of books; apart from the presence of one more person, the scene was remarkably similar to that of yesterday.

"General Zhou, you can't be so unreasonable!"

Sun Hongdian was blushing with embarrassment as he was scolding Zhou Zheng when his father came to visit him and overheard the whole thing.

He had already listened, and he felt that General Zhou should thank him for his strict upbringing, which was disciplining this unruly child for him.

Instead, the other person barged in and launched into a tirade of angry words, leaving him completely stunned.

"I'm unreasonable? What I said wasn't reasonable? Do you think it's right for you to insult my son?!"

Zhou Zheng's father angrily retorted, "Although I am a warrior, I understand some basic principles. I know my son is a human being, an upright person. He is not a rat that spoils the whole pot of porridge!"

"Furthermore, they are not despicable parasites who willingly degenerate!"

"He just failed at martial arts, it doesn't mean he's unworthy of being a human being!"

The burly father's voice was extremely Anger and deafening. "Although my son's talent is not high, he is kind-hearted. Even if he is only at the Power Through Realm, he is still my pride. How dare you insult him like this?"

The audience remained silent.

No one mocked Zhou Zheng for relying on his father's protection; instead, a hint of envy appeared in their eyes.

Sun Hongdian said angrily, "I can't reason with you. If you're going to act like this, your son should drop out of school!"

"If I've met a teacher like you, I'll drop out of school!" Zhou Zheng's father said angrily, and tried to drag his son away.

Zhou Zheng's eyes were already red-rimmed. He gritted his teeth, forcing himself not to let his tears fall in front of so many people, and only lowered his head, choking back sobs:

"Father, I want to stay here. I want to study hard. I mastered Swordsmanship yesterday!"

"If you want to learn, I'll find you another Famed Master. There are plenty of Famed Master in the All Under Heaven!" Zhou Zheng's father snorted angrily.

Sun Hongdian trembled with anger and said, "If you leave, you'll never come back."

"I never thought about coming back!"

Zhou Zheng's father was furious and tried to drag his son away, but they bumped into Li Hao at the door.

Immediately, everyone's eyes fell on Li Hao.

The students stood up abruptly and bowed in unison, saying, "Greetings, Master Li!"

The synchronized sound startled not only Sun Hongdian and Zhou Zheng's father, but also Li Hao.

"Master Li?"

Sun Hongdian was taken aback and looked at Li Hao with a puzzled expression.

When Zhou Zheng saw Li Hao, his previously sore eyes immediately lit up, and he hurriedly said to his father beside him:

"Father, that's Young Master Li Hao, that's Master Li. Yesterday, in just one lesson, he helped all of us master Superior Sword Art from Dexterous Level to Perfection!"

"??"

Zhou Zheng's father and Sun Hongdian both looked completely bewildered.

What is the child saying?

Li Hao was also taken aback, and was somewhat stunned.

What the heck? They learned it all in just one class yesterday?

Didn't only a dozen or so people know it when class ended?

Wait, then what am I doing here today?

"Young Master Li Hao..." Zhou Zheng's father stared at Li Hao in shock, then suddenly bowed deeply and knelt on one knee. "This humble Zhou Liang, Zhou Liang, greets Young Master Li Hao."

This action stunned everyone once again.

Li Hao quickly lifted him up and said, "General Zhou Liang?"

"Young Master, I was once one of your father's subordinates," Zhou Liang said humbly.

Li Hao suddenly realized, and then smiled and said, "There's no need to be so polite when you see me."

Sun Hongdian, standing beside him, looked grim, his brows furrowed.

"Father, I want to stay here. I want to take another lesson with Master Li," Zhou Zheng quickly said to his father.

Zhou Liang was surprised to find Li Hao, who had recently been making waves, teaching here. Seeing his son's pleading, he thought for a moment and then agreed.

After Zhou Liang gave his son a few instructions and left, Sun Hongdian sneered, "Zhou Zheng, you disrupted the class today. Tan Palace Academy is not a place you can come and go as you please."

Zhou Zheng's expression changed slightly.

Li Hao smiled and said, "Mr. Sun, it was all a misunderstanding."

Seeing Li Hao plead for leniency, Sun Hongdian changed his tune again, smiling politely, "Young Master Li, you don't know, this Zhou Liang is simply too arrogant..."

Li Hao shook his head, interrupting him, and smiled, "Mr. Sun, I know you want to use sharp words to motivate the students, but perhaps being too sharp might stifle a young soul?"

Sun Hongdian was taken aback, his expression changed, and he fell silent.

Li Hao didn't say anything more to him, as he didn't have much to do with such a person. After handing over the class to him, Sun Hongdian left. Li Hao glanced around at everyone:

"Zhou Zheng just said that you've all reached the Perfect Level?"

The atmosphere inside the hall seemed to become much more lively, with excitement on everyone's faces and their eyes shining. Ma Jing spoke first:

"Master Li, Zhou Zheng is right. Your Swordsmanship demonstration yesterday was truly at the Entering the Dao. We caught a glimpse of that Dao Resonance, which is why we've made such Divine Speed progress!"

Although it was flattery, it actually hit the nail on the head.

Li Hao said helplessly, "I had planned to teach you in three lessons, but it seems I came here for nothing today, as there's nothing to teach."

Everyone burst into laughter. They were all extremely grateful and excited to have gained so much from just one lesson.

Someone said with a grin, "Master Li, have you forgotten something?"

"Um?"

"You said yesterday that once we've all mastered the Perfect Level, you'll grant us three wishes!"

Some people looked at Li Hao with excitement.

Li Hao was speechless. This encouragement was just a casual remark. Who would have thought they actually had some skills? No wonder they were able to enter the White Hall; their Heavenly Talent was quite good.

"Then you can tell me what you think is best, but it has to be within my capabilities," Li Hao said.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately started chattering.

Some wanted to visit Listening Rain Pavilion, some wanted All Under Heaven Famous Swords, and some said they wanted to learn another Swordsmanship, etc.

Besides these more formal wishes, there were also various noisy voices mixed in with the crowd. Some said they wanted to become sworn brothers with Li Hao, while others said they wanted to visit Brothel.

Li Hao smiled, gestured for everyone to quiet down, and then said, "You can discuss it yourselves and choose one."

Hearing Li Hao's words, everyone was both surprised and delighted, not expecting that Li Hao would actually be serious.

They were already very grateful for being taught Swordsmanship, and most of their previous requests were just half-joking.

"Hey, don't go too far with your selection criteria."

Lin Feifei immediately stood up and warned them, feeling that some of the guys inside were rather ungrateful.

Several people chuckled awkwardly after hearing Lin Feifei's words.

"Master Li, you definitely won't agree to go to the Listening Rain Pavilion. How about you take us to visit Brothel instead?" someone joked.

Upon hearing this person's words, the other youths' eyes lit up, and they immediately cheered:

"This is good, this is good!"

They were all young and full of Blood Qi. Since they came to Qing Prefecture Tan Palace Academy to study, they had hardly ever left the mountain. The competition within the academy was extremely intense, and the bottom-ranking elimination system made them dare not relax.

They had long yearned for that place of romance and beauty.

The dozen or so female trainees rolled their eyes and looked at these guys with disgust.

Li Hao smiled and said, "Going to Brothel is a piece of cake."

In this era of scarce entertainment, visiting Brothel is like scrolling through Douyin) in your past life.

Brothel are also divided into different classes, with the lowest class being Prostitute House, which are cheap and easy to contract diseases.

Famous Brothel primarily offered entertainment, with people listening to songs and poems. Of course, if one had good poetry or enough money, they could also enjoy some pleasurable services.

If Li Hao were to take them, he would naturally take them to the best Brothel in Qing Prefecture to listen to some songs; as for anything else, they shouldn't even think about it.

"Real?"

The male trainees were overjoyed to hear that Li Hao had agreed.

The female trainees all spat in disgust, their cheeks flushing red.

Song Yueyao rolled her eyes at Li Hao and snorted, "You guys go if you want, I'm not going."

"I'm not going either," Lin Feifei said immediately.

More than a dozen female trainees protested.

But the other male trainees, fearing that Li Hao would change his mind, chattered away like animals in heat, their desires already ignited.

"It's impossible to please everyone. For those of you who aren't going, I'll give you a painting as a token of my appreciation."

Li Hao addressed the female trainees.

Hearing Li Hao's words, the female students were somewhat surprised, then they saw Li Hao take out the scroll in his hand and unfold one of the paintings:

"These are the paintings I drew yesterday. You can divide them up and each of you can have one."

Everyone gasped in surprise upon seeing this.

They noticed that Li Hao was painting yesterday, but they just thought it was a hobby. They never expected that his painting would be so exquisite and lifelike!

The painting includes White Hall and all the students. Each person's expression is pure and innocent, whether they are frowning or gazing sideways, they all have their own charm. The women are gentle and graceful, and the male students are handsome and dashing, each with their own unique temperament.

They blend together, bathed in warm sunshine, as beautiful as a spring Spring Breeze.

Many people were mesmerized by it.

A young man raised his hand and said, "Master Li, I'm not going to Brothel anymore, could you give me one?"

"There aren't many available, female trainees will be given priority," Li Hao said with a smile.

The female students, who were initially quite dissatisfied, all rushed forward and scrambled to grab it.

Song Yueyao looked at Li Hao with surprise in her eyes, which were like autumn waves. Such exquisite painting skills could not be mastered overnight.

The young man was as still as a virgin, his Blue Robe as straight as Sword Dao. Besides his unparalleled swordsmanship, he even had the energy to spare for these unorthodox skills, making him truly unfathomable.

Once they received the paintings, many women unfolded them and admired them carefully. Although they were skilled in martial arts and could not devote themselves to studying other things, they had a natural love for beautiful things.

After dismissing the female students, Li Hao used the second class time to lead the male students out of the White Hall and down the mountain.

When they saw that Li Hao was going to use teaching time to take them on a trip, everyone was extremely excited, as this was something that had never happened before.

If the other teachers found out, they would probably all be punished by being made to stand facing the wall.

But with Li Hao holding the fort, we're not afraid of anything, even if the sky falls.

As the group descended the mountain, the news reached the Sandalwood Palace.

Song Yufeng, who was drinking tea, almost choked, coughing repeatedly, and looked up in astonishment, saying:

"You're saying that Li Hao went to teach, but ended up taking all his students down the mountain to visit Brothel?!"